At its heart, USB memory is simply a computer chip the size of a fingernail and its durability allows it to be placed in a variety of suitable containers.  Why limit yourself to been-there, done-that styles of memory off the shelf when, with a little planning, you can have a USB memory product that is as unique as your business. 

The most popular, and basic, type of USB memory is the swivel type shown below.

Black Swivel USB stick

 These memory styles can be decorated and delivered in as little as 5 days however with 5-6 weeks of time before you need them, a world of unique opportunities exists.  The most unique type of custom made memory is injection molded PVC models made to almost any custom shape.

Custom Shaped USB PVC
If your product, service or message lends itself to a particular shape custom made USB sticks will make your promotion much more memorable.  Designs can incorporate 6-8 colours plus printing if neccesary but your logo is normally part of the mold.  In addition to the memory size, the cost of custom made PVC memory sticks varies with the complexity of your design so each design is quoted separetly.  However, you can allow for a price premium of 30-40% over basic USB memory styles.

USB memory can also be customised by taking an existing shape and applying unique artwork, as per these examples...a USB Man and a USB Credit Card.  Both of which can be fully customised through great artwork.

USB PeopleCredit Card USB Memory

 

Going a step further still, the below model is a liquid filled USB stick with floaters.  You can customise the colour of the liquid and the design of the floating pieces.  This model has been used to great effect to represent beer (not shown)but any liquid could be represented.

Liquid Filled USB Stick
In summary, by allowing sufficient time you can give us the opportunity to design USB memory that is unique to your brand and powerful in it's application, a solid advantage over your competitors whose USB memory is generic and off the shelf.